📜 Delegated legislation
Commons Chamber
In a swift parliamentary session, new regulations on town and country planning fees and community infrastructure levy were approved. Christian Wakeford proposed both motions, which were quickly passed without debate. These changes will impact how fees are charged and how infrastructure projects are funded in England. The regulations, set for 2025, aim to streamline processes and improve development funding.
Summary
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Town and Country Planning: The House approved the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. These regulations were presented by Christian Wakeford and had been laid before the House on 13 February.
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Community Infrastructure Levy: The House also approved the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment etc.) (England) Regulations 2025. These were presented by Christian Wakeford and had been laid before the House on 25 February.
Divisiveness
The transcript provided from the parliamentary session shows very minimal disagreement, if any. Both motions related to the Town and Country Planning and the Community Infrastructure Levy are put forth and agreed to without any recorded debate or opposition. The use of phrases such as ‘Question agreed to’ for both motions indicates unanimous or near-unanimous consent without any recorded dissenting voices or amendments proposed. The lack of discussion, amendments, or noted disagreements in the transcript supports the rating of 1 for disagreement, which signifies a session with little to no visible conflict or contention among the members present.